What Is Risk Management?
Manual tasks involving pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying objects can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for your employees. As an employer, it's your responsibility to minimize these risks. The best way is to consider hazards during the planning stage and eliminate unnecessary tasks. If that's not possible, use the hierarchy of control measures to reduce risk, such as introducing mechanical aids or adjusting work processes. Remember, you have a duty to protect your employees from hazardous manual tasks.
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